Almost half of U.S. adults over age 30 have some type of gum illness, and its results can attain far past the mouth. Research has linked gum illness to greater than 50 systemic situations, together with diabetes, lung most cancers, coronary heart illness, being pregnant problems, erectile dysfunction and Alzheimer’s illness.
In this episode of “On Nutrition” from Mayo Clinic, host Tara Schmidt, RDN, talks with dentist Alex Silvia, D.D.S., in regards to the oral-systemic connection — how irritation and dangerous micro organism within the mouth might affect well being all through the physique. Dr. Silvia explains why gum illness is commonly a “silent” situation, how oral micro organism can journey to the lungs, coronary heart and mind, and what that may imply for long-term well being.
They focus on:
• How periodontal (gum) illness contributes to irritation within the physique
• Connections between oral well being and lung illness, coronary heart assaults, stroke, being pregnant outcomes and dementia
• The function of diabetes, dry mouth and mouth inhaling elevating gum illness threat
• How vitamin, together with fiber, ultra-processed meals and key nutritional vitamins, can help gum and bone well being
• Practical methods for prevention, from day by day brushing and flossing to common dental care
• Whether sugar-free gum, pH-balanced water, mouth taping and tongue scrapers are price contemplating
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00:00 I Like Gum: Quick chilly open
00:06 Welcome to On Nutrition
00:21 Gum illness and whole-body dangers
00:58 Meet dentist Dr. Alex Sylvia
01:05 Mouth because the physique’s gateway
02:32 What “oral-systemic connection” means
03:49 Beyond gum illness: different oral points
05:35 Oral well being and lung well being hyperlinks
06:38 Oral well being, coronary heart assaults, and strokes
09:12 Pregnancy dangers and preterm delivery
10:27 Other cancers tied to oral micro organism
12:03 Kidney illness and diabetes cycle
14:23 Oral micro organism and Alzheimer’s analysis
16:29 Nutrition and gum well being fundamentals
17:27 How sugar and processed meals feed micro organism
19:14 Protein vs fiber for gum well being
20:28 Nutrient deficiencies dentists really see
21:39 What you’ll be able to management to stop gum illness
23:59 Excess weight, mouth respiratory, and threat
25:19 Mouth taping: professionals and cautions
26:27 Gingivitis vs periodontal illness defined
27:31 Signs and signs to look at for
31:21 Rapid fireplace: soda sweeteners and tooth
32:35 Sugar-free gum and dry mouth assist
33:56 Carbonated drinks and mouth pH
34:50 Tongue scraping and unhealthy breath
35:46 Best meals for oral well being
37:46 Key takeaways and preserve flossing
38:17 Leave a voicemail + subscribe data
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